9/2/2023 0 Comments Tell me why im wrong meme![]() ![]() These militia units served as the backbone of protection from Native American tribes on the frontier and foreign foes like the French. The war saw the use of militia, minutemen, and Continental forces, but ultimately it was the Continental soldiers that would secure victory and have a lasting impact on our modern military organization.Ī Currier & Ives print depicting the departure of two minute-men from their home.įrom the beginning of European colonialization of North America, communities along the Atlantic seaboard required able body males to participate in the defense of their towns and colonies. Military necessity required American leaders to change their perceptions of standing armies and challenged their republican ideals of volunteer, part-time military service. Transformation of local and colonial militias, to a more regularly trained “minuteman” force of militia to finally a professionally trained national Continental Army happened very quickly. ![]()
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